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July 15

02:36:05, 15 July 2014 review of submission by Minusminority

Minusminority (talk · contribs)
- Draft:Steve Geng (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)

Minusminority (talk) 02:36, 15 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Dear Wiki Admin:

I am wondering about the status of an article draft I submitted, "Steve Geng" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Steve_Geng). At the time I submitted it there was a notice stating it might take a week or so to be reviewed. It has now been over a week...Thanks for your help! Minusminority (talk) 02:36, 15 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

We are not admins, unless we happen to be; we're just ordinary folk helping out. Reviews happen by the good fortune of encountering a reviewer who considers they have the skill to review your piece being available at the time your piece is ready.

I've not reviewed the draft formally, but IU have left a comment on it for you to consider. Fiddle Faddle 12:15, 15 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Timtrent!...Sorry for erring in calling you "...Admin"...I appreciate your reply...Minusminority (talk) 16:07, 16 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

11:57:14, 15 July 2014 request for review by SymphonyNow

SymphonyNow (talk · contribs)
- No draft specified!

On June 5, just a few days after first submitting an article titled "Arthur Post," I got a response from a Wikipedia editor that said the article was not approved and needed inline references. I resubmitted the article with the inline citations on June 12 but haven't heard anything back. I wasn't sure I used the resubmitting function properly, so would like to check whether the article has indeed been resubmitted properly. My submission name is: SymphonyNow. SymphonyNow (talk) 11:57, 15 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I just checked on Draft:Arthur Post and it was not submitted for review.I have taken it as your intent to submit and have done so on your behalf. Thank you for checking. Fiddle Faddle 12:09, 15 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

12:39:43, 15 July 2014 review of submission by 99.74.122.20

99.74.122.20 (talk · contribs)

I don't understand why my submission was declined. David Snowden is well known and respected in his line of work. He has worked within the entertainment industry and owns one of the largest, most successful entertainment booking agencies in the country. Was my submission in an incorrect format? Did I leave out something vital for your approval? 99.74.122.20 (talk) 12:39, 15 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

You need to read the succinct comment left by the reviewer on the draft. If you find parts of that need further explanation please come back here and ask the specific questions you need to. Fiddle Faddle 13:54, 15 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

15:08:32, 15 July 2014 review of submission by GHMason12

GHMason12 (talk · contribs)
- User:GHMason12 (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)

GHMason12 (talk) 15:08, 15 July 2014 (UTC) Submitted page The Authors Road confusion[reply]

Several weeks ago we submitted a page for review, got responses, corrected and resubmitted, adding sources, etc (I believe we resubmitted, we're not really sure what happened when we pushed the buttons we were told), and we've heard nothing.

Is there a way to find out status? Is there something else we should be doing?

Thank you, George Mason GHMason12 (talk) 15:08, 15 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I can tell you that it was submitted correctly and is now in the queue, awaiting a reviewer's attention. Do not let this stop you from continuing to improve Draft:The Authors Road. Submission does not bolt it in place. Fiddle Faddle 10:48, 16 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

16:37:34, 15 July 2014 review of submission by Catherinehv1993

Catherinehv1993 (talk · contribs)
- User:Catherinehv1993/sandbox (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)

I don't know how to make a title of the page. I want this Wikipedia site to be decided to the film called "The Anatomy Of A Great Deception. Secondly, I don't know how to make the About The Film Maker, David Hooper. . . Bigger and Bolded.

Can you please help?

Catherinehv1993 (talk) 16:37, 15 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Catherinehv1993. You do not need to make the title bigger and bolder. If it is ever accepted as an article the title will appear at the top of the page in large italic type with each section having its own heading. Placing == on either side of the heading name when you are editing a page creates its own section, e.g.

==About the film maker, David Hooper==

See Anatomy of a Murder for an example. Note, however, that I have removed all your text from the article and replaced it with a one-sentence factual description of what it actually is. Your draft was a verbatim copy from this page on Indiegogo where the filmmaker is soliciting funds to complete the film. Even if it had not been a copyright violation, the text was so blatantly promotional that it would qualify for speedy deletion on those grounds alone. I'm going to be frank with you here. This is an unfinished, unreleased film by an unknown filmmaker. Until it is actually released and receives significant, in-depth coverage from reliable sources which are entirely independent of the project and its press releases, this draft will never be accepted. I suggest you wait until the film is actually completed, released, and independently reviewed before you attempt any further work on it. If you have any connection whatsoever with this project, including those responsible for its online marketing, you need to read our conflict of interest guidelines and follow them scrupulously. Voceditenore (talk) 12:31, 16 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

20:53:18, 15 July 2014 review of submission by Winsoftinc.

Winsoftinc. (talk · contribs)

Hello, I do not understand why our page was declined while similar pages like "Averna (company)" ; " National Instruments" and "" which are in the same filed. were accepted ?!?!?! Winsoftinc. (talk) 20:53, 15 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Winsoftinc. Using another company article like Averna (company) as a model is not a good idea. Virtually every article about a company which is not publicly traded on a major stock exchange and which has not received extensive in-depth coverage in the mainstream press or highly regarded financial publications, e.g. Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, was written either by a company employee or by a paid editor. There are so many of these that they tend to stay on Wikipedia for a long time before they're eventually deleted, but it doesn't mean they're acceptable articles. Your draft needs references to significant in-depth coverage of this company by high-quality sources which are completely independent of it and not press release based. I think you'll find Wikipedia's FAQ for organizations (and editors writing about them) to be a helpful guide. I also strongly suggest you change your user name. Please see the Wikipedia policy on Promotional names and, of course, Conflict of interest. Changing your username explains how to ask for a name change. Hope that helps. Voceditenore (talk) 11:39, 16 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]